The Physical Setting Can Be Crucial for Memory

question 143

Multiple Choice

The physical setting can be crucial for memory. If you learn something in a noisy environment, it is best to recall it in a noisy environment. What is another research finding concerning context and memory?

• A) If you simply think about the setting in which you learned something, your recall will be enhanced.
• B) Context is more important for recall than is depth of processing.
• C) Some contexts-especially those that are associated with strong emotional reactions from the past-actually interfere with recall.
• D) Merely thinking about the learning context does little to enhance recall.

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